Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

About the Role
Are you a career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer looking to grow and advance? Join a fast-growing, employee-owned engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater solutions across the Mid-Atlantic. As a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I, you will plan, lead, and execute engineering designs for a variety of water and wastewater projects, including sewershed studies, rehabilitation, new sewer design, water distribution systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You will work on challenging projects while supporting a collaborative team environment that values quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate water and wastewater design projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze project data, including survey reports, maps, blueprints, aerial imagery, and geologic/topographic information.
• Identify system performance deficiencies and develop solutions for collection, distribution, and treatment systems.
• Perform hydraulic and process design calculations for water, wastewater, and pump station projects.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, contract plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings and support project coordination and documentation.
• Conduct quality reviews in accordance with the Project Management Plan.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant Water/Wastewater engineering experience.
• Bachelors degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience working with county and state clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Familiarity with heavy construction and environmental facility operations.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based (95%) with occasional field visits.
• Fieldwork may involve outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and dry environments.
• Some lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.

What We Offer

• 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company with outstanding career growth opportunities.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and caregiver leave.
• 401K retirement plan (traditional and Roth options).
• Career development and training programs.